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Fine wine writingsThe “world’s greatest wine library” continues to gain in stature, especially with a whole new emphasis on collecting the works of wine writers: journalists, critics and others who play a unique role in the wine industry. [ More… ] |
NEWS SUMMARY
More stories at UC Davis News & Information
Police quickly guarded the campus perimeter
Within minutes of last Thursday night’s shooting of a Davis police officer, UC Davis police had stationed themselves all around the campus perimeter to watch for the at-large gunman. [ More… ]
WarnMe vendor takes responsibility for error
As Rave Mobile Safety adds new safeguards, company representatives will meet next week with Chancellor Gary S. May and campus safety officials to further discuss the issue and provide more details. [ More… ]
Officer Corona’s funeral will impact parking
A garage and several parking lots will be reserved Friday (Jan. 18) for the thousands of law enforcement officers and others coming to The Pavilion for the funeral of slain Davis police officer Natalie Corona. See what the campus is doing to alleviate the parking crunch for staff, faculty and students. [ More… ]
Dateline survey: Tell us what you think
Here at Dateline UC Davis, we are getting ready to make some updates, and we’d like to know your thoughts about our service. Please take a few minutes to fill out our survey. Your input will help us keep you effectively informed about important UC Davis news and information. [ More… ]
HSI Forum: ‘Strategies, Topics, Models’
“Join us for an afternoon of panels featuring scholars and experts speaking on topics related to what it might mean for UC Davis to be Hispanic-serving — from defining the metrics to rethinking the classroom,” the organizers said. [ More… ]
RESEARCH: Guidance related to government shutdown
The Office of Research, in collaboration with other offices, is closely monitoring the partial government shutdown and the impact on research. Here is a summary of the information that has been compiled so far. [ More… ]
SeaDoc Society debuts new video series
Salish Sea Wild is hosted by Joe Gaydos, the SeaDoc Society’s science director, and will feature a new species or topic each month, starting with Steller sea lions in January. [ More… ]
Aggie EVO: Student-athletes focus on the future
From UC Davis Magazine: UC Davis is making professional development an integral part of a student-athlete’s college career. [ More… ]
UCPath: Platform lets you do it yourself
Coming in March, UCPath Online will replace many At Your Service Online (AYSO) functions and deliver mobile-friendly access to new features. Log in to AYSO now to verify and-or update your personal information. [ More… ]
- Differences between AYSO and UCPath Online
- Check out live UCPath demonstration every Friday
- Subscribe to the UCPath Newsletter
NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Keep the Night Bright’
Students, faculty, staff, community members — all are welcome and encouraged to volunteer for the 2019 Campus Safety Lighting Walk, to be held next Tuesday, Jan. 22. Plus …
- New round of anti-bullying training
- Picnic Day deadline looms: Jan. 27
FEATURED COLLOQUIA
Venue change, more room for talk by academy leader
Program featuring Marcia McNutt, president of the National Academy of Sciences, addressing, “The Climate for Women in STEM: Past, Present and Future,” followed by a panel discussion with UC Davis faculty, will now be held in Jackson Hall at the Mondavi Center for Performing Arts, same time and date: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday (Jan. 18). RSVPs are still being accepted. Or, you can watch a livestream. [ More… ]
MORE FEATURED COLLOQUIA
- Creative Writing Reading Series — Deb Olin Unferth, associate professor of English, University of Texas at Austin, whose books include Wait Till You See Me Dance, Vacation and Revolution: The Year I Fell in Love and Went to Join the War. (Jan. 15)
- “Immigration, California and the Federal Government in a Time of Trump” — Kevin R. Johnson, dean and the Mabie-Apallas Professor of Public Interest Law, UC Davis School of Law, who is also a professor of Chicana/o studies, gives this talk in the UC Center Sacramento Speaker Series. (Jan. 16)
- Global Tea Initiative Colloquium — Exploring “Body, Mind, Spirit: Issues Surrounding Tea and Health.” (Jan. 24)
- Law and Sustainable Development — Conference presented by the UC Davis School of Law and Jindal Global Law School. Open to the public. (Jan. 25)
- UC Davis Forums on the Public University and the Social Good — John Ioannidis, professor of medicine, and health research and policy, Stanford University, will speak on “Reproducible and Useful Research: Building Trust in Our Science.” (Jan. 29)
- UC Davis Equity Summit: Rituals of Resistance — Coalescing people, ideas and institutions to deepen strategies, shape actions and create solutions. (Feb. 19)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Public forums with candidates for dean, School of Medicine — Five finalists are scheduled for visits in January and February, with each visit to include a public forum: Jan. 16, 17, 28 and 30, and Feb. 7.
- Call for nominations for Diversity and Principles of Community Achievement Awards, and the Calvin E. Handy Leadership Award — These are bestowed during the annual Soaring to New Heights celebration. Deadline: Feb. 4.
- Call for nominations for the Charles P. Nash Prize — Given by the Davis Faculty Association, Davis Division of the Academic Senate, the Academic Federation and the Nash family, honoring exceptional achievement and commitment in advocating for faculty interests, fairness and welfare. Deadline: Feb. 28.
- Call for nominations for Academic Federation awards — James H. Meyer Distinguished Achievement Award, Excellence in Research, Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, Excellence in Graduate and Professional Teaching or Mentoring, and Distinguished Service Award. Deadline: Jan. 25.
- Call for nominations for the Chancellor’s Awards for International Engagement — Recognizing faculty and staff members for outstanding international engagement in carrying out the university’s mission of teaching, research and outreach. Deadline: Feb. 1.
- Call for proposals for Global Affairs grants for its Regional Faculty Groups Program — Groups comprise faculty from a wide range of disciplines who share knowledge and interests in advancing regional and multidisciplinary collaborations at UC Davis and abroad. Deadline: Feb. 1.
EVENTS
Editor’s Picks from the online calendar:
- Basketball: Double Doubleheader
Thursday, Jan. 17: Women vs. Cal State Fullerton, 5 p.m.; men vs. UC Santa Barbara, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 19: Women vs. UC Irvine, 2:30 p.m.; men vs. Cal Poly, 5 p.m. - MUSIC: Gun violence charts course of Six Cuts
Friday, Jan. 18: The Daedalus Quartet to premiere UC Davis music department chair Laurie San Martin’s composition. - Tie-Dye, Naturally
Saturday, Jan. 19: Bring a white T-shirt or socks, you name it, and learn about eco-friendly dyes. Free. - Blood and Marrow Drive
Tuesday-Wednesday, Jan. 22-23: T-shirts await at the Vitalant bloodmobiles on the Quad.